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WEST SENECA ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION - MEETING MINUTES WEST SENECA COMMUNITY CENTER - 1300 UNION ROAD, WEST SENECA, NY 14224 The Commission was in favor of holding their next big event in the Spring. Vice Chairperson Szablewski will wait to design flyers & activities for such events until planning with Chairperson Amadon. • National Night Out Update Vice Chairperson Szablewski thanked Ms. Duffy and Ms. Hicks for representing the Commission at the National Night Out event. Ms. Duffy suggested phasing out the Commission’s taxidermy attractions for tabling. Vice Chairperson Szablewski suggested an interactive fossil table activity to educate children and parents alike. • Follow-Up on Letter of Recommendation Against AI Data Centers to Town Board Ms. Lakomski followed up about the letter Chairperson Amadon reported he would send to the Town Board. Vice Chairpersons Szablewski reported that Chairperson Amadon did send the letter to the Town Board and there is no additional update. Ms. Lipiew recommended sending additional anti-AI data center letters to the Planning and Zoning Board. GOVERNANCE • Financial Secretary Position Vice Chairperson Szablewski reported the Commission is still in need of a financial secretary. • Two Vacancies Vice Chairperson Szablewski reported that there are two Commission vacancies which are advertised on the town website. NEW BUSINESS • Burchfield Nature & Arts Center Penny Updates Ms. Lipiew reported on an art project at the Burchfield Nature & Arts Center prompting people “Why do you love trees?” She also reached out to Chairperson Amadon for permission to leave a copy of the agenda packet at the Burchfield for public perusal. • Inquiry about Budget for Planting Trees Ms. Lakomski inquired as to whether there was a line in the Town’s budget for planting new trees. Ms. Lipiew suggested that the Commission consider investigating if it can use its budget for this endeavor. • Purchasing Signage 3